Facility Voices
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Your host is David Trask, National Director and Industry Speaker at ARC Facilities.
David brings you stories from the front lines of Facilities via conversations with Facilities Management leaders from across the nation. You'll hear real-world stories about leadership, coaching, mentorship, a day in the life of, and so much more!
Facility Voices
From Assessment to Action: Why Facility Condition Assessments Are Game-Changers
In this episode of Facility Voices, host David Trask talks with Shay Rankhorn, Partner at Facilities Diagnostics and former ASHE President (2022), about the real-world value of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and how they help organizations plan smarter, safer, and more strategically.
Shay shares lessons from his 27-year healthcare facilities career—spanning 22 hospitals—explaining how FCAs act like “a physical for your building.” He breaks down the importance of accurate data, risk scoring, and translating maintenance needs into financial terms the C-suite understands.
From understanding what an FCA includes, to writing better RFPs, managing risk, and maintaining momentum beyond the first report, Shay offers practical strategies for every facilities leader looking to turn data into decisions and protect capital investments for the long term.
Tune in to learn how proactive assessments, clear communication, and data-driven planning can prevent costly failures—and keep your facilities in peak condition.
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Shay Rankhorn is a facilities, design, and construction leader with over 25 years of experience. As a Partner at Facility Diagnostics, he leads operations, strategic planning, and more than 100 projects spanning commissioning, assessments, mock surveys, and master planning. A former ASHE President (2022) and VP of Facilities and Construction Management at Quorum Health, Shay has partnered with major healthcare systems including HCA, Ballad Health, Lifepoint, CHS, and Norton Healthcare.
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